Console Ashtray Latch - Improper Operation

Bulletin No.:
T-93-29

File in Group:
8

Number:
154

Corp.Ref.No.:
318301

Date:
Jan. 1999



SUBJECT:
IMPROPER OPERATION OF CONSOLE ASHTRAY LATCH

MODELS AFFECTED:
1992-1993 ELDORADOS AND SEVILLES EQUIPPED WITH FULL CONSOLE


Some 1992-1993 Eldorados and Sevilles equipped with the full floor console may experience improper operation of the console ashtray latch assembly, resulting in an ashtray which may not consistently latch in the closed position. To repair this condition install a revised ashtray latch follower arm, P/N 3543470, as described below:






1. Remove radio trim plate. Refer to Figure 1.






2. Turn ignition to "OFF" position and move shift lever to "REVERSE". Remove console trim disengaging five clips. Position trim plate to gain access to ashtray follower arm. Refer to Figure 2.

NOTE:
It is not necessary to disconnect trim plate harness or to remove trim plate from vehicle to replace follower arm.

3. Using a small screwdriver remove follower arm from ashtray housing.



4. Install a new follower arm, P/N 3543470, by snapping follower arm into position.

5. Install console trim plate and radio trim plate.

Parts are expected to be available on February 1, 1993.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6705 at .2 hour.